Participant will have a basic understanding of the anatomy of the vestibular system and its connections and interactions with the other body systems; which all work together for successful function and balance.

Participant will be able to identify the components of ocular motility and how they impact daily functional activities.

Participant will be able to identify common post-concussive and central nervous system signs and symptoms related to impaired input from the three sensory systems and how they interfere with balance.

Participant will understand the role of physical and occupational therapies in improving vestibular-ocular function and return to safe functional activity and daily life tasks.

Speaker Bios

Ben Phipps, MD

The 2008-2009 Sport Medicine Fellow at Ortho Montana, Dr. Phipps is a graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Medicine, a board certified Family Practice physician, and he completed his residency at the Montana Family Medicine Residency Program, serving as chief resident. He is a team physician for Rocky Mountain College, Montana State University - Billings and Billings School District II football. Dr. Phipps has spent the past year educating the medical community, coaches, athletic trainers, parents & athletes about concussions. In his “spare time” he enjoys wilderness and sports medicine as well as hunting, fishing and backpacking.

Roger Bentley, MD

Dr. Bentley will be joining the Ortho Montana team in September 2017 as a Sports Medicine Physician specializing in Hips. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University, a graduate of the University of Arizona College of Medicine, completed his fellowship in sports medicine at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute and is currently a resident at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

He enjoys spending times outdoors, traveling and playing the piano and guitar. He is also fluent in Spanish.

Skye Heston, MD

Dr. Heston is the current Sports Medicine Fellow at Ortho Montana. He is a graduate of Hunboldt State University with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular/Cellular Biology & Botany and Ross University School of Medicine. He enjoys surfing, yoga and he is proficient in Spanish.

James Elliott, MD

A graduate of the University of Washington Medical School, Dr. Elliott completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine from Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Center. He is currently the team physician for Montana State University – Billings, Rocky Mountain College, Billings Central High School, and Billings Mustangs Baseball.

Steven Klepps, MD

Dr. Klepps completed a shoulder and elbow fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City after graduating from the Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Klepps is a team physician for Billings Mustangs Baseball Team, Rocky Mountain College and Montana State University - Billings. Dr. Klepps coaches soccer and wrestling.

Vanessa Moen, DPT

Vanessa is a Physical Therapist at Central Montana Medical Center in Lewistown. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Regis University-Rueckert-Hartman School for Health Professions in Denver, Colorado and her Bachelors of Arts from Carroll College. Vanessa holds certifications in Functional Dry Needling, Mental Strength Coach, Functional Movement Screens and Reiki.

Jaimee Turley, PT

Jaimee is currently a Physical Therapist at Ortho Montana. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Montana and her Bachelors of Science in Health and Human Performance. Her main focus is in orthopedic sports medicine and women’s health. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Jim Swanton, PT

Jim is currently a Physical Therapist for Ortho Montana. He is a graduate of University of North Dakota with his Master of Physical Therapy and a graduate of the University of Wyoming with a Business Administration degree. His professional interests include orthopedic and sports medicine and golf enhancement.

Ashley Laird, PT, DPT

Ashley is a Physical Therapist as St. Vincent’s. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Eastern Washington University and her Bachelors in Health and Human Development from Montana State University. She is a LST BIG Certified Clinician and a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Carol Engle, PT

Carol is a Physical Therapist at St. Vincent’s. She received her Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of Iowa. She specializes in Vestibular Rehabilitation including BPPV treatments, a team member for 4 years in the brain injury program, being a frequent presenter/speaker and has experience working with wheelchair vendors & performing evaluations.

Paulina Ongey, OTR/L

Paulina is an Occupational Therapist. She is a graduate of University of Texas Health Science Center with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and a Masters in occupational therapy.

Tad Stichman, PA

Tad is currently a Physician Assistant at Ortho Montana where he specialized in Sports Medicine. He assists Dr. Shenton in both clinic and surgery.

Todd Hull, PA

Todd is a Physician Assistant at Ortho Montana where he assists Dr. Elliott in both clinic and surgery.

Bryce Doak, PA

Bryce is a Physician Assistant at Ortho Montana. He works primarilty with Dr. Klepps on both surgical cases and in the clinic. He is a graduate of Carroll College with a Bachelors of Arts in Sports Management and a graduate of Rocky Mountain College with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies. He also covers various sporting events in the community such as football games, Mustangs games and Peaks to Prairie.

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Continuing Education

Ortho Montana, PSC (BOC AP# P597) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 8 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

This Conference qualifies for Continuing Education Renewal Credits for the State of Montana for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants.

AMP Policies

AMP Cancellation policy: A full refund is provided to all participants who cancel at least 5 days in advance. Written notice is to be provided to the conference coordinator.

AMP Grievance Policy:
Any attendees who are dissatisfied with the programming should report the specifics of their dissatisfaction to the coordinator of the specific programming within 10 business days of the programming.

The coordinator of the programming has 10 business days to investigate the grievance & address the attendees concerns.